New provinces in Pakistan: World Economic Forum we...

Summary

• The debate over creating new provinces in Pakistan has gained fresh attention after an article published on the World Economic Forum (WEF) website presented arguments in favour of restructuring the country’s provincial system and decentralising administrative powers.
• The article based on the views of a Bulgarian diplomat discussed how establishing smaller provinces transferring authority to local levels and introducing broader administrative reforms could potentially improve governance in Pakistan.
• The article also presented possible models for reorganising Pakistan into 16 or 20 administrative units or provinces.

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The debate over creating new provinces in Pakistan has gained fresh attention after an article published on the World Economic Forum (WEF) website presented arguments in favour of restructuring the country’s provincial system and decentralising administrative powers.

The article based on the views of a Bulgarian diplomat discussed how establishing smaller provinces transferring authority to local levels and introducing broader administrative reforms could potentially improve governance in Pakistan.

According to the article changes to the existing provincial structure could help the country respond more effectively to the needs of its growing population. It argued that smaller administrative units could make governance more efficient provided that decision-making powers and resources are distributed beyond provincial capitals.